Med Tech

Living Branches; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Educational Scholarships

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

DPC Access

Team events

401k matching

Meal discounts

Onsite fitness

Job summary

Living Branches in Souderton, PA seeks a compassionate Medication Technician (Part-time) to administer medications per physician orders and document accurately in the resident's MAR. You will work closely with the Nurse in charge to ensure right dose, timing, and method while following HIPAA and long-term care guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork with geriatric residents, and prior DPW Med Tech or CNA credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Administer medications per physician prescription and document in MAR.
• Complete medication-related documentation including Resident Roster and MAR entries.
• Follow HIPAA rules and long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medications per physician orders.
• Prepare medication cart with Nurse guidance and coordinate PRN meds.
• Document doses, missed doses, refusals, and errors in MAR.
• Ensure right medication at the right time and route for each resident.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

DPW Med Tech Certification

CNA Certification

Job description

Med Tech Needed at Souderton Mennonite Homes - Part time

Join the team at Living Branches!

Come Live & Grow – Together!

Living Branches is looking for a compassionate and responsible individual to join our team as a Medication Technician! In this role, you' ll administer medications in the appropriate manner and at the appropriate time as per the physician's prescription for each resident and document the administration in the resident's medical record. Additionally, you' ll be a part of a dedicated team that helps foster joy and community throughout the halls of Living Branches!

Med Tech Overview:

• Works with the Nurse to prepare the medication cart for assisting residents with medications, directs one-on-one resident assistance with medications prescribed for delivery by the resident's primary physician and confers with the Nurse in charge regarding any requested PRN medication
• Completes all required documentation pertaining to assistance with medications including documentation on the Resident Roster and documentation in the MAR that medication(s) was taken or regarding any missed doses, any refused doses, or any medication errors
• Ensures each resident's medication doses are administered properly according to medication guidelines specifically that each resident receives the right medication at the right time via the right route (oral, etc.) and by the right method (crushed, with food, etc.)
• Ability to follow regulatory guidelines for the department
• High school diploma or GED
• DPW Med Tech Certification, documentation is required
• CNA Certification, preferred
• Experience working with geriatric persons or working with dementia residents a plus
• Knowledge of HIPPA rules and regulations and of regulations and guidelines governing long-term care

At Living Branches, a community with a 5-star CMS rating, our roots run deep! Our core values put people before profit! If you're looking for a career in a friendly, welcoming place where you can make a difference, come join our team!!

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off - up to 3 weeks starting your first year
• Educational Reimbursement and Scholarships
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits - as low as $22.85 per pay
• Direct Primary Care (DPC): Personalized, convenient primary care services at no cost for team members enrolled in our medical plan.
• Team Member holiday and summer parties
• Generous 401(k) match - Up to 7%
• Team Member discount for meals
• Free membership to onsite fitness center
• Team Member Appreciation Initiatives

Living Branches is an equal opportunity employer that employs over 700 team members and has more than 1,400 residents at three locations in Pennsylvania.

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